Date Nut Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
8 oz. dates, chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook sugar and milk together until it reaches 236\u00b0 or soft ball stage.
Add dates and cook slowly for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add nuts, salt and vanilla.
Cool for a few minutes, then beat until thick.
Form into 2 rolls in damp cloth.
Chill and slice.